Colombia | La Gloria #15 AFP | Pink Bourbon | Washed

Region: Buena Vista, Totoró, Cauca 

Elevation: 1950 masl 

About: At Finca La Gloria, coffee has long been part of family life, hard work, and the belief that opportunity can be built from the land. Kerly Ciclos Cometa grew up helping her father on the farm, learning to care for coffee trees from an early age. As a child, she picked coffee by the kilo, often choosing the rows with fewer cherries so she could finish faster, a memory she now recalls with humour and affection. 

Today, Kerly and her husband manage their own inherited parcel at Finca La Gloria, cultivating coffee alongside other crops while continuing to shape the farm’s future. Surrounded by a river and built through generations of family effort, the property has become a place where the family can gather, rest, and enjoy the land they have worked together. 

This lot placed 15th in Colombia’s Auction for Peace, recognising the quality and care behind Kerly’s work.

Produced by Kerly Ciclos Cometa in the Buena Vista region of Totoró, Cauca, this Colombia | La Gloria #15 AFP selection highlights the meticulous standards of Proud Mary Coffee. The coffee is composed entirely of the Pink Bourbon varietal, a plant known for its distinct color and complex cup profile. Grown at 1950 masl, this lot undergoes a washed process, a method typically employed to emphasize clarity, acidity, and the inherent characteristics of the terroir found in Colombia · Buena Vista, Totoró, Cauca.

Washed coffees are often celebrated for their clean finish and ability to showcase the nuanced acidity of the bean. When evaluating the specific attributes of this lot, tasters may find it helpful to reference the flavor wheel to identify the delicate interplay between the varietal’s sweetness and the bright, structured profile common to high-altitude Colombian harvests. This entry represents a focused look at how specific processing and regional conditions shape the final cup.